ANTI-SOCIAL behaviour in Loughborough Market Place is a “priority” for police - as one concerned resident described it as a “no-go area”.

The Loughborough resident, who did not wish to be named, said she has even resorted to avoiding the area completely when in town and has criticised the police for not responding to reports of incidents in the area quickly enough.

She said: “The centre of town outside McDonald’s has become a no-go area in Loughborough.

“There are fights, people high as a kite shouting, teenagers bullying people who pass by and mayhem everyday there.

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“The Youth Offending Service are visiting the area on a regular basis engaging with local youths and diverting them to other activities in a bid to dissuade them from anti-social behaviour.

“With regards to the incident the member of public is referring to in her email, the assault was reported to the police on Friday, April 7, and officers attended the area within 10 minutes of the call.

“The victim was traced nearby and refused to provide a statement.

“If anyone has any concerns about anti-social behaviour in their local area we would always encourage them to report incidents to the police or local authority.

“We take these incidents seriously and will continue in our efforts to tackle the issues.”

A Charnwood Borough Council spokesman said: “We work closely with police and other partners to deal with anti-social behaviour across the borough.

“We understand the police have a plan in place to deal with these issues in the town centre and we will support them where appropriate.